Dr. Charissa Fotinos brings a broad health care and leadership background to lead the Washington State Medicaid program and behavioral health integration at the Washington State Health Care Authority. Dr. Fotinos specializes in addiction medicine, and is a leader in...
A holistic approach to chronic disease assessment and management includes evidence-informed nutrition and exercise prescriptions. Through metabolic analysis of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle oxygen utilization, these prescriptions can also be individualized. In...
In this presentation, otolaryngologist Dr. Ronald Krueger will help attendees understand the importance of nasal breathing, how to evaluate nasal obstruction, and both surgical and non-surgical options in treating nasal obstruction. Dr. Ronald Krueger is a...
This presentation will explain the clinical relevance and nutraceutical treatment of thyroid auto-antibodies including anti-thyroglobulin, anti-thyroid peroxidase, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins. Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic...
This presentation will take a deeper look at chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) during and after treatment. In it, Dr. Meghan Zech will review the prevalence of CIPN and the agents most commonly associated with its development, as well as strategies for...
This presentation will discuss antibiotics and antifungals for the treatment of acute and chronic sinus infections. Acute sinusitis can often be addressed by both holistic and medication driven therapies that often include antibacterial agents. Chronic sinusitis, in...
Twenty-three percent of adults reported drinking more during the pandemic than previously. How does alcohol consumption impact the health of those who drink? We are all aware of how alcohol damages the liver, but did you know that light alcohol use can interfere with...
Did you know that at least 70% of individuals living with PCOS go undiagnosed? Ironically, for those who do receive a diagnosis, this usually only occurs after experiencing fertility issues during their early reproductive years (ages 20-30). This alludes a huge...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder clinical definition, DSM-V criteria, epidemiology, proposed etiologies, clinical presentation, diagnosis and evaluation, conventional and naturopathic treatment options will be discussed, as this is a common reason for...
This presentation is for prescribers looking to deepen their knowledge of prescribing testosterone, learn alternatives uses, and find clinical pearls for optimal success. Dr. Wheeler is the Medical Director and Founder of SageMED - a multi-disciplinary clinic in...
Numerous individuals are experiencing multisystem complications of COVID infection. This includes ongoing chronic infection as well as inflammation, coagulation, autoimmune conditions, and fibrosis of the lungs, heart, brain, and neurological systems. This talk will...
Vaccination is Naturopathic Medicine. In pediatric Naturopathic primary care practice, discussion, recommendation, and administration of vaccines is an integral component to a pediatric wellness visit and standard of care. Protecting all vulnerable populations, many...
This presentation will cover: Mast cell mediators and how they affect the body; Different types of mast cell disorders and how to differentiate them; Diagnostic criteria for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Systemic Mastocytosis; and How Mast Cell Activation...
The microbiome field continues to explode with revelations that change how we think about health and healing. We have become accustomed to hearing that microbes and their metabolites have an impact on the immune and nervous system. But how might the microbiome affect...
This presentation will provide an in-depth discussion of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections and their relation to women's health conditions. It will discuss the unique implications on women's health hormones, pelvic and urinary issues, adrenal function,...
